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CIVIL EXCISE OFFICER
Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) Notification 2025 – Eligibility, Salary, Physical Standards & How to Apply
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the official Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) Notification 2025 under Category No. 565/2025.
This recruitment is conducted for the Kerala Excise and Prohibition Department and offers a prestigious opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in a uniformed enforcement service.
This article provides complete and verified details including eligibility, specific age limit, salary, district-wise vacancies, physical standards, endurance test, and application procedure.
🔔 Notification Overview
- Category Number: 565/2025
- Department: Kerala Excise and Prohibition
- Post Name: Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)
- Method of Appointment: Recruitment by Transfer (District-wise)
- Pay Scale: ₹27,900 – ₹63,700
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💼 Job Profile – Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)
A Civil Excise Officer is responsible for:
- Enforcement of excise laws
- Prevention of illicit liquor and narcotics
- Field inspections, patrols, and raids
- Supporting prohibition and regulatory activities
Selected candidates must successfully complete mandatory basic training before being appointed to the substantive post.
💰 Salary Details
- Pay Scale: ₹27,900 – ₹63,700
In addition to basic pay, candidates are eligible for:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Other government allowances
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📍 District-Wise Vacancies
Vacancies are reported district-wise in the following districts:
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Kollam
- Pathanamthitta
- Alappuzha
- Kottayam
- Idukki
- Ernakulam (Anticipated)
- Thrissur
- Palakkad
- Malappuram
- Kozhikode
- Wayanad
- Kannur
- Kasaragod
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📝 Method of Appointment – Important Notes
- Recruitment is By Transfer on a district basis
- Differently Abled candidates are not eligible
- 3% vacancies are reserved for Last Grade Employees of the Excise Department (male & female)
- In the absence of eligible by-transfer candidates, vacancies will be filled by direct recruitment from male candidates
- Selected candidates must undergo minimum 6 months of basic training
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🎓 Educational Qualification
- Pass in Plus Two (HSE) or equivalent qualification
Equivalent and higher qualifications recognized by Government orders are also accepted.
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🎂 Age Limit (Specific & Updated)
- Minimum Age: 19 years
- Maximum Age: 31 years
- Age reckoned as on: 01 January 2025
Date of Birth Eligibility
Candidates must be born between 02-01-1993 and 01-01-2005 (both dates included).
Age Relaxation
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC / ST / OBC candidates as per Kerala PSC rules
- Maximum age shall not exceed 50 years under any circumstances
🏃 Physical Standards
📏 Height & Chest
Male Candidates (Excise Last Grade Employees):
- Height: 162 cm
- Chest: 81 cm with 5 cm expansion
Female Candidates:
- Height: 152 cm
- SC/ST Female Candidates: 150 cm
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👀 Vision Standards (Without Spectacles)
- Distant Vision: 6/6 (both eyes)
- Near Vision: 0.5 (both eyes)
- Full field of vision required
❌ Colour blindness, squint, or eye diseases are disqualifications.
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🏃♂️ Endurance Test
- Male Candidates: 2.5 km run in 13 minutes
- Female Candidates: 2.5 km run in 15 minutes
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🏋️ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must qualify in any 5 out of the following 8 events (One-Star Standard).
For Male Candidates
- 100 m run – 14 seconds
- High jump – 132.20 cm
- Long jump – 457.20 cm
- Shot put (7.264 kg) – 609.60 cm
- Cricket ball throw – 6096 cm
- Rope climbing – 365.80 cm
- Pull-ups – 8 times
- 1500 m run – 5 min 44 sec
For Female Candidates
- 100 m run – 17 seconds
- High jump – 1.06 m
- Long jump – 3.05 m
- Shot put (4 kg) – 4.88 m
- 200 m run – 36 seconds
- Throw ball – 14 m
- Shuttle race (4×25 m) – 26 seconds
- Skipping – 80 times (1 minute)
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📝 How to Apply – Step by Step
- Visit www.keralapsc.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Login using User ID & Password
- Click Apply Now under Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) notification
- Submit the application
- Save / print the application for future reference
💡 No application fee required
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📅 Last Date to Apply
🕛 14 January 2026 (Wednesday) – up to 12:00 Midnight
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⭐ Why Choose Civil Excise Officer?
- Uniformed enforcement service
- Strong role in law enforcement & public safety
- Attractive pay scale
- Government job security
- Good promotion prospects
📢 Final Words
The Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) Notification 2025 is a high-value opportunity for aspirants seeking a disciplined and respected career in the Excise Department.
👉 Begin physical training and exam preparation early to stay ahead of the competition.
